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Medium Body/Medium Strength – Pre-light this cigar is elegant with a smooth/tan wrapper reminiscent of saddle leather. At first draw you’ll notice the flavors of Tamboril. A background of field and leather married to a hint of black pepper (there is more pepper here than you might expect from a Dominican cigar), citrus and floral essence. As you hit the second third the pepper fades slightly while white oak, toast and coffee join the party. Some even taste a touch of white sugar. This cigar might get lost in a barrel proof bourbon but finds a ready home when paired with anything 86 proof or lower. For the heartier bunch this goes well with coffee and a view of the sunrise.

Medium to Full Body/Medium Strength – Pre-light this cigar is impressive with a dark smooth Maduro wrapper that brings together the best of what Ecuador and the Dominican Republic have to offer. At first light, you’ll be hit by leather, dark chocolate, forest floor and coffee. These flavors will compete for top billing as you burn towards the second third where they begin to work in harmony to increase the body of the cigar. There is some pepper and grassy field here but it remains clearly as a backdrop to the power hitters in this stick. If you are a Scotch fan lean towards Islay as a Highland will be too thin to stand up to this stick. If you prefer an American whiskey choose a bold and higher proof version.

Medium Body/Medium Strength – Pre-light this cigar is impressive with a long aged Ecuadorean Habano wrapper that showcases what time can do to a fine cigar. The following tasting notes include input from Tobaccology customers during a live define the blend event. At first light, you’ll be hit by light pepper on the front and coffee, toast and citrus. These flavors will compete for top billing as you burn towards the second third where they begin to work in harmony to increase the body of the cigar. There is some pepper and what one customer described as the taste of a “sweet Summer Day” and another picked out notes of chicory. As you get into the final third the body and strength intensify and you are left with, as a customer described it “a deep earthiness” If you are a Scotch fan lean towards a Highland. If you prefer an American whiskey choose something under 90 proof with more than 6 years of age as the smoothness will pair nicely with the refined profile of this smoke.

Medium+ Body/Medium+ Strength – Pre-light this cigar is impressive with a Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper that is noticeably lighter in color than many that you see. The refined aging process that creates this lighter Maduro wrapper also smooths out strong flavors inherent in San Andrés tobacco. The following tasting notes include input from Tobaccology customers during a live define the blend event. At first light, you’ll be hit by “umph!” on the front and “coffee, earth and Forest Floor”. These flavors will build as you burn towards the second third where they begin to work in harmony to increase the body of the cigar. The cigar’s strength is also starting to show itself. There is some “sweetness” or as another customer picked out “molasses” in the background at this stage. As you get into the final third the body and strength intensify and you are left with, as a customer described it “a darkness that overwhelms you” another customer described the final third as “It’s Freaking Amazing!” If you are a Scotch fan lean towards an Islay. If you prefer an American whiskey choose something over 90 proof, or your favorite Rye. This is a bit much for most beer but pairs well with stout and porter.

Medium-Full Body/Full Strength – The dark San Andrés wrapper and double ligero provide a little bite even on the cold draw. At first light, you’ll still be tasting the spice and earth from the wrapper on your tongue while the heavy cool smoke is carrying coffee, earth, leather and, interestingly, some grassy field notes that fill your mouth with a reminder of what San Andres stands for. As you work into the first third the grassy field immediately fades and the heartiness of this blend shows its beauty. These flavors will build as you burn towards the second third to increase the body of the cigar to its full potential. If strong cigars make you sweat, you’ll be feeling it about now. There is a refined power in the background as the final third starts, which shows itself as calm and yet dominant. If you are a bourbon fan lean towards a cask strength or Rye as nothing else can stand up to this full strength bull.

Medium Body/Full Strength – At first glance this cigar should not be a part of a brand called Strong and Free. The creamy Shade wrapper screams mild cigar but it is hiding a big secret. The core of this cigar was designed to surprise you with its double Dominican Ligero and aged Dominican Filler and Binder we have amped it up just a bit by blending some Mexican San Andrés Wrapper leaf into the filler. This creates a full bodied and full strength core that is wrapped in that mild creaminess. We know you will enjoy this one as many have exclaimed that it is our best blend yet.

Medium Body/Medium Strength – As we were working towards this blend we knew we were creating it for our second anniversary release. We wanted it to be special and to show people where we were headed as a company. We are still learning but this is what we know so far . . . A good cigar is made with good tobacco and a great cigar is made with great tobacco. We think this is a great cigar!

Mild-Medium Body/Mild Strength – With 24 months to prepare we created something special for you. Not really a mild but with the creaminess that Connecticut is know for. Not really a Medium but with some spice to point you in that direction. This has become a morning smoke for most of the tasting crew but it also it a great cigar to end the evening with. This pairs perfectly with coffee in the morning and if alcohol is your think, a Lager or a Pilsner works well. Add this to your line-up and enjoy!